Gerold of Vinzgau

Gerold of Vinzgau
Count in Kraichgau and Anglachgau
Born 725
Died 799 (aged 74)
Family Udalrichings
Spouse Emma of Alemannia

Gerold of Vinzgau (also Vintzgouw or Anglachgau; d. 799) was a count in Kraichgau and Anglachgau. His daughter married King Charlemagne in 771. In 784 generous donations to the monastery of Lorsch by Gerold and Emma are recorded.

Marriage and issue

He was married by 758 to Emma (d. 789 or 798 or after 784), daughter of Hnabi, Duke of Alamannia. They had the following:

Through Udalrich, Gerold is reckoned as the founder of the family of the Udalrichings.

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